Construction Design Engineer Intern — Field Experience

Kiewit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is offering a Design Engineer Internship in Seattle, inviting students to gain hands-on experience directly related to construction management. The internship involves working with design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, calculations, developing plans, and coordinating tasks to support project success.

The program emphasizes learning, safety, and professional growth on a variety of projects across Kiewit's markets, with relocation and summer work opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Excellent teamwork and willingness to learn on a fast-paced construction site.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, estimating & supervision of field activities.
• Perform engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and solving minor technical problems on site.
• Maintain records on job progress, costs, material usage and reporting.
• Plan and schedule jobs and job segments.
• Investigate problems and propose solutions or alternatives.
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Kiewit is offering a Design Engineer Internship in Seattle, inviting students to gain hands-on experience directly related to construction management. The internship involves working with design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, calculations, developing plans, and coordinating tasks to support project success.

The program emphasizes learning, safety, and professional growth on a variety of projects across Kiewit's markets, with relocation and summer work opportunities